Where does “ла́вра” come from?
ла́вра (Russian) comes from Ancient Greek λαύρα — alley, lane, passage; bazaar; avenue.
ла́вра (Russian): lavra, (a large male) monastery
Definitions
- lavra, (a large male) monastery
Ancestry of “ла́вра”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λαύρα | alley, lane, passage; bazaar; avenue |